{"id":11324,"date":"2020-12-18T22:58:04","date_gmt":"2020-12-18T20:58:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/?p=11324"},"modified":"2020-12-18T22:58:08","modified_gmt":"2020-12-18T20:58:08","slug":"dstv-adds-amazon-prime-video-to-its-explora-ultra","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/blog\/2020\/12\/18\/dstv-adds-amazon-prime-video-to-its-explora-ultra\/","title":{"rendered":"DStv Adds Amazon Prime Video To Its Explora Ultra"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/dstv-logo.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"322\" height=\"135\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/dstv-logo.jpg?resize=322%2C135\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11051\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/dstv-logo.jpg?w=322&amp;ssl=1 322w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/dstv-logo.jpg?resize=300%2C126&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 322px) 100vw, 322px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>DStv has added global streaming service Amazon Prime Video to its recently launched DStv Explora Ultra decoder. DStv customers with a Prime Video membership can now access the entertainment service, ranging from movies and TV series, including Amazon Originals with a click of a button on the Explora Ultra.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Prime Video joins an impressive list of streaming services and apps available on the Explora Ultra, including Showmax, Box Office, Netflix and Joox.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Prime Video\u2019s award-winning TV shows and movies includes leading Amazon Originals such as The Wilds S1, Homecoming which starred Julia Roberts in Season 1 and Janelle Mon\u00e1e in Season 2. Other Amazon Originals include The Boys, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Hanna and Upload.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nyiko Shiburi, CEO of MultiChoice South Africa says, \u201cThe Explora Ultra is a one-stop-shop for entertainment fans looking to access a catalogue of dynamic entertainment from multiple content providers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe are excited to add Amazon Prime Video to the DStv Explora Ultra\u2019s pot of exceptional content. This opportunity unlocks access to more quality global content for our customers and is another way to access Amazon Prime Video content, whilst complementing DStv\u2019s promise to offer the very best in local content.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>DStv currently hosts more than 140 channels that offer a wide selection of content ranging from sports, news, lifestyle and education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How to access Amazon Prime Video on an Explora Ultra<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Existing Amazon Prime Video Customers: DStv customers who already have a Prime Video account simply open the app on the Explora Ultra\u2019s homepage, sign in with their account details and start viewing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>New Customers: Customers who wish to access Prime Video can open the app on the Explora Ultra\u2019s homepage, and they will be directed to sign up for an account on the Amazon site. They will be billed directly by Amazon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About the Explora Ultra<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/DSTV-ExploraUltra.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"383\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/DSTV-ExploraUltra.jpg?resize=450%2C383\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11325\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/DSTV-ExploraUltra.jpg?w=450&amp;ssl=1 450w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/DSTV-ExploraUltra.jpg?resize=300%2C255&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The device offers built-in WiFi capabilities and supports Ultra 4K and Dolby Atmos for a clearer, more defined picture and sound quality.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The completely redesigned interface makes it easy to surf and choose content.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>It offers integration of app-based streaming services including Showmax and now Amazon Prime Video.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The DStv Explora Ultra is priced at the recommended retail price of R2499 for the standalone device and R3699 including installation, available to purchase at participating retail stores, online, and on<a href=\"http:\/\/www.dstv.co.za\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> www.dstv.co.za<\/a>.<\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>DStv has added global streaming service Amazon Prime Video to its recently launched DStv Explora Ultra decoder. DStv customers with a Prime Video membership can now access the entertainment service, ranging from movies and TV series, including Amazon Originals with a click of a button on the Explora Ultra. Prime Video joins an impressive list&hellip; <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/blog\/2020\/12\/18\/dstv-adds-amazon-prime-video-to-its-explora-ultra\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">DStv Adds Amazon Prime Video To Its Explora Ultra<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[213],"tags":[87],"class_list":["post-11324","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-hardware-software","tag-dstv","entry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11324","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=11324"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11324\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=11324"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=11324"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=11324"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}